A Note to Other Non-Profits

I am very fortunate to work for a company with a very impressive community relations program. Through our Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) we can request AAdvantage mileage sponsorships. I'm the manager sponsor of our INT Pride chapter and we've secured sponsorships for prideWS, OUT at the Movies, and RiverRun. 

You've also heard me talk about the Do Crew, which is our volunteer program. As part of that program, when I reach a total of 50 volunteer hours, the company will send 25,000 AAdvantage miles to a non-profit of my choice. Theatres and theatre programs are my usual choice to receive my volunteer gift. 

OUT at the Movies and RiverRun have been the most appreciative of any of the numerous non-profits I've worked or volunteered. Time after time, Rex has sent letters, notes, and emails thanking American Airlines for the miles and thanking me for my time. Taking time out of a busy day to draft a letter or send a handwritten note is priceless. For those non-profits that have benefited from miles or my volunteer time, and who wonder why my contributions ceased, this post is for you. A "thank you" goes a long way.